Once again the British Armed Forces have been called upon to do their job in extremely difficult circumstances and have proven themselves by acting professionally and bravely; some have made the supreme sacrifice. But now that it is over, our husbands are expected to go quietly back to work with the minimum fuss.

I for one will be hanging out the bunting, banners and balloons and heartily celebrating the return of my warrior, whether it is deemed politically correct or not.

How sad that we now place more import on not upsetting our various religious and ethnic minorities than in celebrating the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. It is our soldiers, sailors and airmen who give their lives to secure our very freedom to treat them so shoddily.